George Wilderness Tourism

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Address:124 York Street, George
Tel:+27 (0)44 801 9103

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George is located in the Cape Wildflower Floral Kingdom next to the coast at the eastern end of the Western Cape Province and has a low rainfall Mediterranean type climate with activities to keep you busy all year round. We probably have the largest number of bed-nights accommodation available in this holiday paradise with its large conference facilities and many tourist attractions.

Try us for sun, sea & sand, forests, game parks, lakes, magnificent scenery, wild flowers and Xhosa culture.

George is at the center of Nature´s `Garden Route´ and nestles at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains. Our airport connects you to and from all the main centers in South Africa and main roads and rail, link with the Klein Karoo hinterland.

Places of Interest

Three Chameleons Short Golf Course

Three Chameleons Short Golf Course & Adventure Mini Golf is definitely fun for the whole family. You can play 9-18 holes of golf or 18 holes of mini-golf. All golf equipment provided FREE !

Outeniqua Transport Museum

Experience a day down memory lane, visit the Outeniqua Transport Museum in George before you travel on South Africa's only remaining steam train , the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Train.

Inside the museum a variety of 13 steam locomotives, including a narrow gauge, the Emil Kessler - Johannesburg's first steam locomotive , the impressive GL Garrett together with carriages from a bygone area, such as a coach from the Royal Train of 1947.

George Museum

Archives the town's history, timber history and the Anglo-Boer War, and has a gift and coffee shop.

Historical Walk

Tours of the historic buildings are held daily from 10:00 - 14:00 starting at the Arts Theatre in York Street. A short walk through town will take you past many interesting and historic buildings. A map of the historical walk is available at the George Tourism Bureau.

Oteniqua Choo-Tjoe

The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe links two of the largest museums in the Garden Route - the Transnet Heritage Foundation's Transport Museum in George and the Dias Museum.

Complex's Maritime Museum in Mossel Bay.

Advanced reservations are essential. Bookings must be made at least 24 hours prior to departure. Reporting time 30 minutes prior to depart.

Depart from: George Outeniqua Transport Museum , 2 Mission Street,

To: Mossel Bay Diaz Museum complex , Santos Beach Steam locomotives may be substituted with diesel locomotives due to weather conditions and / or technical reasons.

Botlierskop Game Reserve

Set in the foothills of the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains near Mossel Bay & George, surrounded by the unspoiled beaches of the Indian Ocean, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve ensures a truly unique safari experience. The reserve is situated on a 3000ha game farm and is comprised of over 26 different species of animals and a wide variety of birds. Wildlife at the reserve includes the rare black Impala, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Mountain Zebra, Eland and over 200 different bird species including the Knysna Loerie, Fish Eagle, Bittern and Narina Trogon...

Botlierskop is easily accessible from Cape Town, a 4 hour scenic drive and lies in the world renowned Garden Route, just off the N2.

The reserve is set in a malaria-free area and is in close proximity to George Airport, a 25 minute drive.Day activities at Botlierskop include luxury 4x4 game drives over rugged mountain terrain and diverse habitats. This unique 4x4 drive in an open vehicle is a stimulating mix of bush craft and exciting game viewing for the outdoor enthusiast.

For those who love the simpler things in life, we also offer guided nature walks, elephant back rides, picnic with the elephants, horseback safaris and bush walks packed with information and breathtaking scenery.

Outeniqua Power Van

A motorised trolley offering trips deep into the Outeniqua Mountains from where exceptional scenic views of the Garden Route can be experience. Tel: +27 (0)44 801 8239

Birds & Birding

Guided bird outings and walks in selected habitats in the George and Wilderness area. Tel: +27 (0)72 279 7013

Garden Route Botanical Gardens

Visit the Garden Route Botanical Gardens at the the entrance to the Garden you are introduced to a wide variety of plants. The planting here are effectively demonstrates how you can make a lovely indigenous to the Southern Cape be they succulent or Fynbos. Tel: +27 (0)44 874 1558

Audrey Moriarty Environmental Centre

Offers botanical collections, displays and a small library on indigenous flora, as well as hiking and mountain-biking maps. Tel: +27 (0)44 874 1558

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